Inez Early

Our family announces the peaceful passing of Inez, Mom, Gram and Great-Gram on Sunday, August 9, 2015 at the Poseidon Care Home in Winnipeg, MB. Mom was born in Dundurn, Saskatchewan. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Connie D. Gray, Ronnie Gray (Connie L.) Winnipeg, MB, their children, Tarra (A.J.) McCannell Saskatoon, SK, Chelsea (Jered) Kirkland, Regina, SK, step-son, Spencer (Jan) Early, grand-daughter, Andrea Early (Eric Granberg), grandson, John Thomas Early (all of Saskatoon), and step-children/grandchildren, Kathy Ullrich, Ottawa, ON., grand-daughter Maren Ullrich (Sean Corcoran)New York, Colleen Early, Bradford, ON, grand-daughter Heather (Heath) Schulz, Australia, grandson Spencer Hall, Toronto, ON., and seven great-grandchildren, as well as many loving nieces, nephews and their families. In addition, close friends of mom will miss her quick sense of humour and kind ways that brought much pleasure to others. Mom was predeceased by her loving husband Tom Early of 43 years, her parents, Frank and Estelle Willsey, her first husband Cliff Gray, her siblings and their spouses, Vernon (Nancy) Willsey, Ava (Peter) Mick, Irwin (Mavis) Willsey, step-grandson Shawn Ullrich, and step-son-in-law, Peter Ullrich. Mom took her elementary schooling in Meadow Lake, Sk., and was very active in sports as well as playing the violin and drums in the family band. She moved to Saskatoon with her mother Estelle and father Frank in 1941. She was a very determined and proud lady who raised two children from a young age with help from her mom. She was very supportive in all of Connie, Ronnie and Spencer’s endeavors, including school and various sports. Inez was an avid bowler in her younger years, loved her golf which she took up later in life, and was a member of Riverside Golf and Country Club in Saskatoon. She also loved her time playing the organ. Her volunteer work included cutting and styling hair for CNIB residents, providing strong support for Ronald McDonald House and special deliveries for people “housebound” with the Meals on Wheels service. Mom’s generosity will always be cherished. Mom, you may be gone, but you will never be forgotten. We will treasure your memories within our hearts forever. Special thanks to the caring staff at Thorvaldson’s, the Poseidon and Comforts of Home Care, in Winnipeg.